Check out the video for Elle Varner’s ’90s-vibe jam, “I Don’t Care”. Reminiscent of Alicia Keys’ “Unthinkable” video, it portrays young couples that are helplessly in love while battling various forms of discrimination.
Diggin’ this one… While Elle Varner’s voice is an acquired taste at times, like in the case of “Refill”, she’s doing her thing on “I Don’t Care”. But the part that is attention grabbing is the late ’80s/early ’90s feel to the music on track that makes me want to check the liner notes to see if Al B. Sure! and Kyle West had anything to do with the production. Well done–this song is a bridge for the “Grown Folks” to walk over and discover this young artist.
There was a bit of discussion about this track ’round the GFM headquarters about the production heaviness of this track with that fiddle loop and all, and the way Elle Varner sings the hook, but there’s some good stuff to be found here. The lyrics are metaphoric and imaginative. Elle is completely dressed and the video actually tells a story and keeps the viewer engaged. Enjoy.
It seems that some of the new, younger, R&B artists are running from the production-heavy sound all over the radio today and taking a page from the old school. Such is the case here and it’s a good look. “Luv Me Tomorrow” sounds a little like someone put the needle on the record and at the same time a little like ’90s hip-hop soul. It sounds familiar, yet still fresh. ”Luv Me Tomorrow”, by Elle Varner featuring Karina Pasian. Produced by The Force.
Ok so of course I have to start this post with one small caveat and that is that my love for the sound of Elle Varner has been documented on these very pages. If you want to check out that particular love fest go here.
Now granted I don’t know if “Refill” is an official single release or if it is just something that Elle’s team is testing the waters of the interwebs with… I know it arrived in the inbox last evening and of course it got the immediate open and push play because of the aforementioned love fest. Again, I must confess that I realize that I am probably not the target demo for Elle. I must say though, that I did feel somewhat hip when back in August I was rebuffed by my teenager daughter when I tried to put her on to “Only Wanna Give It To You” only to be ignored and then lo and behold who happens to playing the song about three months later when I walked by the room but I digress… (more…)
About a month or so ago we posted this great track from Elle Varner featuring J. Cole now they’re back with some video goodness.
From the press release…
Up-and-coming singer, “soulwriter” and musician Elle Varner premieres the video for her buzzed about debut single, “Only Wanna Give It To You” featuring J. Cole, today- October 4th. Elle is stopping by BET’s 106 & Park tonight for the exclusive television premiere. The vibrant Orson Whales-directed video features a cameo by “Mr. Nice Watch” himself, J. Cole.
“Only Wanna Give It To You,” written by Elle Varner and J. Cole and produced by Pop & Oak, was included in Entertainment Weekly’s “The Bullseye” as a must-download of the week. Since its release in August, the track has caught the attention of critics and fans alike, dubbing the free-spirited 22 year-old as THE artist to watch for 2011 and beyond.
Elle’s unparalleled sound is a combination of funk and meticulous rhythm with an added quirkiness as showcased throughout her forthcoming debut album, Perfectly Imperfect, dropping this fall on MBK Entertainment/RCA Records.
(Photo by Brad Barket/PictureGroup)
I had intended on posting this great track from Elle Varner earlier this week, but as you know here at GFM we may not always be first but you can count on us for having something to say about what we co-sign 
First, I always admit when the repeat button is engaged and these days that is no small feat with the sheer amount of music in the marketplace. But, for me that’s the only way to really get to know the music that grabs me on the first spin, consequently one or two listens is not going to get it.
Being a tried and true 90′s R&B head of course this track would resonate with me, but more than just feeling nostalgic for an era, this writer has documented how he’s been nostalgic for melody. I have been involved in more than one conversation concerning the very, very limited melodies that have dominated music in the main for the last decade or so. (more…)
